Freckled Duck (species: Stictonetta naevosa) in Hunter Wetlands NP (Gaia Guide)
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Stictonetta naevosa
Freckled Duck


©Leo: Freckled Duck (Stictonetta naevosa) in breeding plumage shown the red at the top of the bill

©Benjamint444: Female Freckled Duck (Stictonetta naevosa)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Anseriformes
Family Anatidae
Genus Stictonetta
Species Stictonetta naevosa
Status least concern

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • From 52 cm to 59 cm (Length of specimen) - applies to Males
  • From 48 cm to 54 cm (Length of specimen) - applies to Females

Wingspan

  • Wingspan data is not yet available.

Synonyms

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution: Freckled Duck (Stictonetta naevosa)

Distribution and habitat preferences

It is native to southern Australia. �It prefers large, well-vegetated swamps, but moves to open water after breeding or in dry periods. (Wikipedia)

Diet

The Freckled Duck feeds by dabbling in shallow water, often by wading near the edge.

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References

  • Simpson, K., N. Day and P. Trusler (2004). Field Guide to Birds of Australia: 7th Edition Penguin Group (Australia), Camberwell, Victoria.